Online RN to BSN from a state school

[Just_Kidney, ADN, BSN, RN]

I am seriously considering doing my RN to BSN online from a state (brick and mortar) school that also has an online program. I understand that a degree from some (or all) strictly online schools may not be looked upon with the same favor as a degree from a brick-and-mortar school when it comes to getting jobs. Does this hold true for a degree from a state university that was done online? My understanding is that the school actually won't put on my transcript that it was done online, but I'm also not going to lie if asked, so if a hiring manager found out I got my BSN online, would that make a difference?

The way I see it, I only have one shot for my BSN so I want to do it right. But if all things are equal from the perspective of a hiring manager, online would be easier for me to work my schedule around.

Thanks for your perspective.

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

I think you are worrying about nothing. Online education has gotten to be accepted by many industries. In some ways, it is MORE demanding of the student, since you have to be self-motivated to get the assignments done. Employers around here just look at the license, not the degree, but we do favor BSN vs ADN when we can get them. Your transcript will look like everybody else's from that school, so don't fret. Happy learning!

[Just_Kidney, ADN, BSN, RN]

Thanks so much. I think I am probably worrying unnecessarily, I just don't want to spend all the time and energy and money to get my BSN only to have my application tossed aside in favor of nurses who went to brick-and-mortar schools. Thanks for the advice, though, that sets my mind at ease a little.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

The chief nursing officer at the hospital where I am employed has an online MSN degree from a for-profit online school (Walden). He couldn't care less if the nurses he hires possess BSNs earned at "online" schools. And the former director of nursing education at the school that I attended earned her BSN and MSN online through another for-profit, the University of Phoenix.

Online nursing degrees are prevalent in this day and age. However, an online degree from a school with affordable in-state tuition might be the most economical option for you. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[Just_Kidney, ADN, BSN, RN]

Thanks! I do think that online degrees are becoming more and more common so maybe I shouldn't be worried!